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"All Roads Lead to Rome" - And From It
<p>We love the Olympic Games, the classical architecture of the magnificent Parthenon, live theatre and the concept of trial by jury, all of which we have inherited over the millennia from Ancient
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Castle Hill - A Walking Tour
<p>On 4 March 1804 convicts rose from this Castle Hill penal settlement for the Battle of Vinegar Hill. Today we can retrace their steps, exploring the now-lovely parkland to discover the traces of a
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New Botanical Artists
<p>Following on from the course on Botanical Artists, this two-hour course includes new material about botanical artists from the Victorian era - including Marianne North and Margaret Forrest. Learn
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A Maritime History of the Torres Strait
<p>Scattered with coral reefs, crossing the Torres Strait was hazardous for early sailing ships as evidenced by hundreds of shipwrecks and loss of life. The first explorers such as Torres and Cook had
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French Advanced Intensive: Conversation, Culture, Grammar, Vocabulary (B2-C1)
<p>A course suitable for students in need of intensive oral practice (conversation and debate). This course is for students who wish to brush-up on intermediate grammar or students wishing to progress
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Spanish for Travellers
<p>This short intensive course will enable you to understand and be understood on your tourist or business trip away. You will be able to greet people, make simple transactions, order food, ask for
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Turkish Beginners 1
<p>This course is an introduction to Turkish for any student wishing to learn the language for business, travel or everyday use with no prior knowledge of Turkish required. Students will develop basic
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The Pilgrim's Rome
<p>Without a doubt, most pilgrims travel to Rome to visit the famous basilica of St. Peter’s as well as the ancient Roman ruins. St. Peter’s is situated in the Vatican, a separate sovereign state to
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Using Maps in Local History Research
<p><strong>In Association with the Royal Australian Historical Society.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Speaker:</strong> Adjunct Associate Professor Carol Liston AO</p>
<p>Discover how crown plans, parish
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Politics in China
<p>Xi Jinping has led China for just over a decade. In that time he has fundamentally altered politics in the country, pursued a different economic agenda to his predecessors, and adopted a more
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